COLUMBUS - With rain on the forecast for Saturday in Americus, Ga., the Columbus State University softball team will now play a doubleheader against Peach Belt Conference opponent Georgia Southwestern on Friday, April 15, following with a single game on Saturday, April 16.
GAME TIMES:
Friday, April 15: 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 16: TBA
Cougar Notes
- Columbus State is entering the PBC series 20-20 (9-6 PBC).
- CSU recently split a doubleheader with Shorter University on Wednesday, April 13. The Cougars beat the Eagles 8-4 in the opening game as Morgan Elston led CSU going 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBIs and one double. Canady and Harris each added two hits.
- Jessica Lopez (4-6) earned her fourth win inside the circle for the Cougars after pitching five innings, striking out five and allowing four runs.
GSW Notes
- GSW is 26-16 (9-6 PBC) entering Friday.
- The Hurricanes are coming off of a doubleheader sweep over the University of West Georgia on Wednesday, beating the Wolves 5-4 in eight innings and 2-1.
- Zoe Willis is leading the team with a .429 batting average, .878 slugging percentage and 12 home runs. Hannah Holloway is the threat inside the circle, posting a 3.17 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 88.1 innings pitched.
LAST MATCHUP
Columbus State swept GSW on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Cougar Field, winning 5-0 and 11-2.
